Copper price rises as Trump floats timeline for US to end Iran attacks

There have been signs of improving demand in the crucial Chinese market, especially after copper prices dipped below $12,000 a ton in the second half of March.

Bloomberg News | April 1, 2026 | 7:09 am

Virtus launches Chemaf transition in Congo mining partnership

Virtus said its focus was on inventory verification, technical and operational assessments and restart planning across Chemaf’s asset base.

Reuters | April 1, 2026 | 7:02 am

Japan, France agree rare earths deal to cut China reliance

The governments aim to start a public-private project in southwestern France at year-end.

Reuters | April 1, 2026 | 5:58 am

Ivanhoe stuns market with deep Kamoa-Kakula output cut

Revised plan for the vast copper mine complex lowers near-term volumes while prioritizing stability and long-term efficiency gains.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2026 | 3:57 am

Northern Minerals says Australia blocks Hong Kong investor from voting, selling most of stake

The shares' transfer from Black Stone Resources and others may have breached a 2024 national interest order, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Reuters | March 31, 2026 | 5:06 pm

US firm Virtus Minerals buys Congolese cobalt producer Chemaf

Virtus had earlier said it had agreed to acquire Chemaf for about $30 million.

Reuters | March 31, 2026 | 5:00 pm

Singapore weighs adding gold storage for global central banks

The city state is evaluating potential locations, including a plot of land near Changi Airport.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2026 | 5:00 pm

Ivanhoe says revised report cuts 2026 copper output forecast for DRC mine

Company has lowered the estimate for 2026 copper anode production to a range of 290,000 to 330,000 tonnes.

Reuters | March 31, 2026 | 4:01 pm

Gold price posts worst month since 2008 despite hopes war is near end

The US dollar and Treasury yields retreated further on reports that both countries are signaling an opening toward a resolution.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2026 | 3:14 pm

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